Are you part of a double income no kids (DINK) household? If so, your wealth and financial considerations are different. Consider this case study for determining if an investment property may be the best option to grow your portfolio and avoid facing excessive taxes.Case Study: the JonesesA typical DINK couple, Mr. and Mrs. Jones are both employed in professional fields. They earn $250,000 per year and own their own home, which is valued at...more
What are economists saying about the future of New Zealand's economy and how does this affect the decision to invest in property?The question many potential investors have is whether or not the housing market has reached bottom yet. Recently it was stated that the industry has declined 12% over 2007 figures. Some pundits have said that it could go even further with another 5% decline expected before the bottom is hit.Putting Economic Forecasts...more
When was the last time you threw away a working Promotional Calculator? People just don't dispose of such a practical gift which is why you should consider using them for your next promotional merchandise purchase. They are used at home, at school,in the office and on the move. How many times can you say that about a promotional item?1 Promotional Credit Card CalculatorThe Credit Card Calculator was one of the very first promotional calculators on the market. It was seen as a trailblazer at that time because it was so compact. Yet the size of the model did not stop it from being very powerful nor from having most of todays functions. Banks and insurance companies were the top users, they gave tens of thousands away with enquiries and in their retail outlets.2 Giant CalculatorsThese make great promotional gifts because when they are on your desk you can't fail to see them. Also if they got lost under a pile of papers or magazines they can easily be found. Strangely enough they are usually very basic and don't have a lot of the sophisticated functions of smaller models. This is to do with the size of the numbers and the electronic circuits with the calculator.3 Novelty...more
Is this the best time to be investing in New Zealand real estate? The answer depends. Take a look at both the pros and cons regarding the current market before making a decision to tie up capital funds in property investment.The ProsFor one thing, the amount of new residents coming into the country is on the rise, with an estimated 20,000 people...more
In some workplaces, the mention of team development leads to groans and unhappy mumblings by the employees, and it is clear then that these people have had unhappy experiences with this idea previously. However, team building can and should be fun, and with a suitable program in place, it can help the productivity of any company.Team development is...more
Chris Carpenter - Master of PPC Marketing? In 2002, Chris Carpenter, an online marketer now, was no different from a normal employee who worked nine to five at a little firm. Like many others, he had a financially difficult life, until he noticed that he was helping somebody else grow rich with his hardwork and efforts. As a smart individual, he hated the idea of working from Monday to Fri. at a fixed schedule in a little cubicle and get under-paid for what he does as a worker. With this thought, he commenced looking for alternatives for self-employment. And, his real journey started when he give up his job and commenced exploring different aspects of online promoting. Although he faced up to with some early drawbacks, he never gave up and always believed in income online. After a lot of efforts, one day, when he virtually gave up on making wealth online, he saw a dramatic enhancement in his online sales. That was the jackpot moment for him - that boosted his confidence again, and brought exquisite zeal in him. He made thousands of greenbacks even before he understood the total potential the net had in its kitty for him, and he went on master one of the most serious facets of...more
Just like any passionate relationship, you need to love your business. That love gives you the energy and passion to keep your attitude positive and optimistic. There are many factors that contribute to the success of a business. But attitude is...more
The CARS Act or Car Allowance Rebate System Act is colloquially known the 'Cash for Clunkers' program in US. The programme officially commenced on July1, 2009 and ended on August 24, 2009. It had been introduced as a $3 billion US federal scrappage...more
If you are considering starting a small business, or if you already own your own business but can't quite seem to get on top of things, you need to know what the personal characteristics are of a truly successful small business owner. Quite frankly,...more
Undisclosed Offshore Accounts are being hunted down with FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Reporting) information requests of U.S. Taxpayers suspected of hiding assets in the wake of the UBS AG fallout and IRS Offshore Settlement Initiative. What is in...more
But what actually means the competition? About what is your online business opportunity competing? About customers, about the correct customers, about site traffic or about what? There is of course no straight answer, but you will get a guidance, if...more
Author: Ben HarbourIf you run a business or are looking at making money online, then Blogging can be an excellent way to achieve this. Collect Opted In Emails You need to have the option for people to subscribe via email if not then your leaving...more